
.Kelechi may join Hoffenheim on loan
By Taofeek Babalola
The 20-year-old has made 19 appearances in the Premier
League this season - albeit just five starts - after falling behind Gabriel
Jesus in the pecking order under Guardiola.
The Nigeria international impressed under Manuel Pellegrini
last year, recording eight goals in 26 appearances, and while Guardiola is said
to admire his attitude, there are doubts over whether he fits the Spaniard's
style of play.
Also, several players not out of contract this summer face
uncertain futures, including Iheanacho and midfielder Fernando.
But the former Barcelona manager says he will talk about Iheanacho’s
future at the end of the season, despite already deciding who to keep and who
to offload.
Guardiola said: “Kelechi is a young player who is clever in
the box, he is strong, fast and has a sense of goal. He is not playing more or
less because of my decision, and everybody can discuss that. At the end of the
season we will talk about Kelechi and individual players.”
However, Hoffenheim are keen to take the youngster on a loan
deal next season after an impressive campaign that has seen them secure
Champions League football for 2017-18, according to The Sun.
The newspaper claims that a move would suit both clubs,
while Iheanacho views the potential transfer as an opportunity to rediscover
his best form.
Iheanacho joined the City academy in 2014.
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